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Niang Makes the Team or We Riot Movement

Article vouching for Niang to make the team:

https://thejnotes.com/2018/07/08/utah-jazz-georges-niang-deserves-nba-roster-spot/

In 15 games played with the Stars, Niang put up 22 points per contest on 60.6 percent shooting from the field and a scintillating 52.7 percent from deep. The six-foot-eight forward further showcased his versatility by adding 6.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and a steal per contest. The cherry on top was his free throw percentage of 91.7 percent.

I don’t care what kind of competition you’re going against, those numbers and that kind of efficiency are incredible.



And it appears that Utah’s renowned development program is once again proving its worth as Niang has looked just as formidable while playing for the Jazz in this year’s Summer League. He was one of the best players in Utah Summer League as he put up 16.7 points per game on 53 percent shooting from the field and 50 percent shooting from deep.
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Niang doesn't have full blown PF size, but he's about 6'8" and about 230ish. He can slot back-up minutes against smaller lineups there.

Choo choo!
 
So... here is an interesting comp for Niang. I think he is a better version of Jared Dudley. Niang has a lot more as a ball handler. Dudley was an effective small ball 4 by shooting the ball well, making good quick passes, and being good enough on defense... he was a RPM outlier for many years. His team was just better when he was on court because he made winning plays.

Niang is a bit taller/longer, but I think it is a valid comp. He's a better shooter than the "old man Diaw" comp that gets tossed around. Better passer and ball handler than Dudley, but will operate more like Jared on an NBA team imo. I'd be surprised if he isn't the 15th man.
 
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